Senior Security Engineer, Operational Technology- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

Description

GuidePoint Security is looking for highly skilled OT security professionals for upcoming commercial projects. GuidePoint Security’s OT service offerings are perpetually evolving in response to emerging threats and diverse client needs. We are growing and are looking to hire a Senior OT Security Engineer with an in-depth understanding of securing Operational Technology (OT). Knowledge of OT, ICS, SCADA, IIoT, network architecture, and industrial cybersecurity design is required.

Role Requirements

• Deliver OT security engineering services, including, but not limited to: deployment of OT security tools, health-checks of existing OT security tools, working with clients and vendors to make configuration changes as needed to OT solutions, and OT security architecture assessments
• Author comprehensive services deliverables that are proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences, and fully detail the technical execution, core deficiencies, business impact, and realistic remediation strategies
• Perpetually strengthen relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities to stay at the forefront of the OT security industry
• Foster strong client relationships and represent GuidePoint well by providing interactive and collaborative support, information, and guidance to ensure delivery of maximum value
• Maintain a strong desire to learn, adapt, and improve along with a rapidly-growing company
• Collaborate with a wide range of departments to improve our OT service offerings to align with the SANS Five ICS Critical Control

Education, Credentials, and Experience

• Knowledge of the Purdue Model Framework and PERA architecture
• Minimum of five-seven (5-7) years of experience performing security services related to OT
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience architecting, designing, deploying, or using OT Security tools, such as Claroty, Dragos, Forescout, Nozomi, Tenable OT, or others; vendor certifications for deployment a plus
• Over seven+ (7+) combined years of OT network architecture and security design experience is strongly preferred
• Operational Technology Penetration Testing (OTPT) experience is preferred
• SANS Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) or GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID) certification is preferred
• Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, SANS ICS Critical Controls, TSA Directives, and other OT best practice security frameworks is preferred

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

While it may not be feasible to satisfy every desired attribute listed below perfectly, the OT Security Consultant is expected to possess the vast majority of these attributes:

• Able to be lead engineer as technical oversight
• Able to assist in OT project scoping and pre-sales activities as needed
• May need occasional assistance from a senior team member during report review meetings when describing more complex scenarios
• Writes strong reports that typically require only minor re-writing/edits before delivery to clients
• Performs tasks in a timely manner (e.g., timesheets, reports, weekly status reports) and can communicate issues efficiently if any arise
• Ability to speak at conferences and author Whitepapers/Case Studies as needed
• Ability to handle tricky client/project situations with assistance from senior team member
• Strong knowledge of OT related attacks, tactics, and techniques